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How To Write An Organized and Effective Dog Training Plan
How To Write An Organized and Effective Dog Training Plan

Just like any other professional, dog trainers need to have a solid plan in place in order to be successful. This means having a clear understanding of your goals, what you and your student need to do to achieve them, and how you will measure progress along the way. While every trainer's approach will be slightly different, there are some essential elements that should be included in every dog training plan. In this blog post, I'll share some tips on how to write an organized and successful training plan that your students can stick to. By following these guidelines, you can set yourself up for success and ensure that you're providing the best possible experience for your students and their dogs.

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Pet Professional Advice, Dog TrainingLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCdog training plan, dog training services, dog owner, dog training, dog trainer, dog trainers, certified dog trainers, certified dog trainer, organization, training plan, training plans, trainer tips, training tips, trainer advice, advice for dog trainers, helping students succeed, helping clients succeed, goals, goal tracking, scheduling, training sessions, teaching dog training, what dog trainers should know about human students, lauren tsao, spring cleaning your dog training, professional skills, professional skill set, pet professional, pet professionals, professional dog trainer, professional dog training
Caution Areas in Multi-Dog Households
Caution Areas in Multi-Dog Households

Spring is almost here - which means it is time from spring cleaning! While completing my spring cleaning this year, i noticed that I do something that probably most normal people don’t do: I arrange my furniture and spaces in a way to prevent dog fights and disagreements in my home.

You may be thinking to yourself, “What? How could your furniture arrangement cause dog fights?” There are many reasons this could occur like spatial resource guarding in dogs in the household, dogs bumping into each other by mistake due to limited space, or even dogs becoming conditioned to get overexcited or frustrated in a certain space.

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Dog Training, BehavioralLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCdogs, training tips, trainer tips, training, triggers, caution areas, resource guarding, spatial guarding, growling, biting, multidog, household, house manners, dog training, dog behavior, canine behavior, dog fights, dog on dog aggression, threshold aggression
Training Like A Pro: The Importance of Basics
Training Like A Pro: The Importance of Basics

With my training students, I have found many come to classes or private sessions after attempting to follow step-by-step guides, DVDs, or YouTube videos on how to train a dog.

They are often frustrated that the dog in these books or videos isn't like *their* dog. That dog is already well-trained, a different breed, more focused, or just simply *better* in some way than their own dog…

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Dog Training, Pet Professional AdviceLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCdog training, dog trainers, dog behavior, dog trainer, basics, obedience, training, training tips, positive training, training methodology, team, teamwork, professional, professional skills, professionals, pet professional, pet professionals, pet profession, certified dog trainers
Loose Leash Walking: Tips to End Pulling
Loose Leash Walking: Tips to End Pulling

Loose leash walking can be a challenging skill for many owners and dogs. There is a lot going on when trying to train your dog to walk nicely next to you. First you have to learn to hold the leash and the treats, usually while your dog is pulling you everywhere. Not to mention, your dog’s focus is elsewhere as they sniff every blade of grass and pull towards every dog and stranger they see.

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Last Minute Ways to Have a Well-Behaved Dog During the Holidays
Last Minute Ways to Have a Well-Behaved Dog During the Holidays

Thanksgiving is finally upon us. The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and yummy treats just for the humans is enough to drive any dog mad. It could be hours of sitting around doing nothing while their owners cook delicious food they can’t have or talk to the cat-people relatives. Our dogs being underfoot, begging for turkey isn’t exactly helpful when we’re stressed from hours in the kitchen. Many dog owners wait until last minute and then realize a week of training just isn’t long enough to solve their dog’s behavior problems. So, here at Faithfully Yours Dog Training, we started testing a few ways to keep your dog happy while you get ready for the holidays.

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